Puerto Plata Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Puerto Plata temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August to a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 25°C (77°F) in August to 22°C (72°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

On average, Puerto Plata receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 879 mm (35 in). The seasons in Puerto Plata bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives high rainfall, with an average of 109 mm (4.3 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 43 mm (1.7 in) over 13 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Puerto Plata Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 26°C (79°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in July.

Water temperature over the year

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 84%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 76%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 2 m/s (4 knots) and 3 m/s (6 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December and highest during June, July, August and September. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)